About the Dicor:
Much like its predecessor, The Dicor holds that BIG BOY SUV image, it has a comparatively longer bonnet. TATA’s have added some extra chrome and clear glass headlamps to the face – more of age defying tactics.
The Safari still holds that big, macho SUV image. It continues its high stance with a rather long bonnet; it exudes ruggedness; even in the face of its rather more timid looking clear lens headlamps and some extra chrome that has gone into its anti-ageing process. The changes in the new Safari are hardly noticeable, the Dicor being a little more civilized though.
The rear legroom is amazing and comfortable, unlike the last row of seats, which aren't fit for extended drives. Once these seats are folded, loads luggage room is generated. Overall, a pleasing looking neatly put together cabin.
TATA realizes that the major advantage of an SUV is its ability to absorb undulations. The Safari manages this very well; it copes very well with most potholes but the forte of the Safari's ride lies in its ability to absorb bumps at higher speeds. This can really take the strain out of any highway drive. The ride of the safari seems quite bumpy while off-roading at low speeds.
Dicor uses independent double wishbone with torsion bar up front and coil spring suspension with 5 link at the rear, which work well; even when the car is not full of people. It also comes equipped with shift on the fly which allows shifting between 2WD and 4WD effortlessly!
Our Verdict
Dicor is an amazing vehicle! It has a spacious cabin, which can comfortably seat 5 (2 more bit uncomfortably) and loads of luggage. It is also one of the most feature packed cars. Dicor lets you cruise all day long without feeling too tired, If we were looking for a comfortable SUV which is a highway cruiser, easily maneuverable in the city and not get stuck on our monthly visit to a village, we would look no further.
Shef and Manks
2 comments:
An exemplary good article for a bad car indeed.Lest you might think me destined to be a Safari foe, i must give you my reasons.
I will begin by admitting that I was a die-hard fan and crazily head over heels with the Safari at one point of time. But Tata Motors has not done much to keep my love, except some cosmetic changes and shoe-horning the 407's engine into the beautifully designed car.Even the two-chamber headlamps are gone :(
Today the Safari is a very badly put vehicle with the most tacky plastics and the worst possible fit and finish levels.Just get behind the wheel of a 40000 km old Safari Dicor and it'll feel as if its gone to Iraq during the war and has just come back. Since you have tested all kinds of automobiles from a tractor to a Porsche, i think even a tractor is more sturdy than a Safari's door handles.
For once you are right about the leg room of the Safari but only leg room does not justify its immense shortcomings. The Scorpio, since you have mentioned it is a huge success in comparison.Yes both the Scorpio and the Safari are top- heavy but compared to the Safari's body roll you feel safer in the Mahindra.Drive the Safari around in a busy city and then hop into a Scorpio. You will feel the same as you would while driving say a F-22 compared to the Boeing 747 dimensions of the Safari.
Mahindra had definitely seen the Safari for a long time before making the Scorpio and the results are evident.
And then comes the most important two aspects of a car in India, fuel efficiency and resale value. The Safari fails miserably at both and the sales figures bear strong testimony to the fact. While the Scorpio sells around 3000 units a month, the Safari sells just over 500. Now thats a steep difference when you compare two so-identical cars in the same price range and the same segment.
But i must congratulate you both for the article since its one of the best blogs i have seen. Kudos to you !!
Tata today launched the much expected Indica Dicor. The Indica V2 DICOR is powered by common rail diesel engine. Indica Dicor features a water-cooled 1.4 L direct injection common rail (DICOR) diesel engine with exhaust gas recirculation and an oxidation catalyst with a turbocharger and an intercooler.
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